Le Ragnaie 2021 Brunello di Montalcino

95pts Wine Spectator, 94pts Vinous. Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck
The Le Ragnaie 2021 Brunello di Montalcino is a highly elegant, traditionally styled red wine crafted from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Sourced from the estate's high-altitude organic vineyards in Tuscany, Italy, the wine opens with an exceptionally perfumed, lifted bouquet of wild strawberries, sour red cherries, and dried rose petals, intricately layered with complex undertones of Mediterranean herbs, mint, wet earth, and a touch of white smoke.

On the palate, this vintage showcases remarkable verticality, precision, and energetic tension, balancing a silky texture with vibrant, mouthwatering acidity and tightly wound, powdery tannins. Exhibiting a classic "Burgundian" grace rather than heavy concentration, it delivers a core of pure red berry fruit infused with a savory, saline mineral snap that carries into an exceptionally long, ethereal finish.

This high-acid, structured Brunello serves as an exceptional companion to rich, earthy, and rustic dishes. Its vibrant freshness and firm tannic backbone easily cut through the fat of classic Tuscan fare, making it an ideal match for Bistecca alla Fiorentina, roasted lamb, or slow-braised wild boar and venison stews. The wine’s distinct high-altitude minerality and savory herbal undertones also beautifully complement earthy preparations, such as a wild mushroom tart, handmade pasta with traditional Tuscan ragù, or dishes infused with black truffles. For a cheese course, pair it with long-aged hard cheeses like matured Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano-Reggiano, which seamlessly align with the wine's complex, savory character.

750ml